Full Time
Full Time

Movie spotlight

Full Time

2022
Movie
88 min
French

Julie finally gets an interview for a job where she can raise her children better only to run into a national transit strike.

Insights

IMDb6.7/10
Rotten Tomatoes93%
Metacritic80/100
Google Users88%
Director: Éric GravelGenres: Drama, Thriller

Plot Summary

Juliette is a single mother working as a housekeeper in a Paris hotel, diligently cleaning rooms while navigating the challenges of raising her two young children. She has an interview for a job that would significantly improve her family's life, but her work schedule and the city's public transport strikes threaten to derail her aspirations. Juliette must race against time and logistical nightmares to attend the crucial interview, showcasing her desperation and resilience.

Critical Reception

Full Time received widespread critical acclaim, particularly for its intense pacing, Laure Calamy's performance, and its powerful portrayal of economic precarity. Critics lauded the film's ability to create suspense within an everyday setting, drawing comparisons to thrillers despite its focus on social issues.

What Reviewers Say

  • Laure Calamy delivers a tour-de-force performance as a struggling single mother.

  • The film masterfully builds tension and suspense through everyday struggles and logistical hurdles.

  • A gripping and relevant commentary on economic hardship and the pursuit of a better life.

Google audience: Audiences praised the film's realism and Laure Calamy's compelling performance, with many finding the story relatable and the tension palpable.

Awards & Accolades

Selected to compete in the Orizzonti section at the 78th Venice International Film Festival, where it won the award for Best Actress (Laure Calamy) and the Orizzonti Prize for Best Director (Éric Gravel). Nominated for multiple César Awards, including Best Film, Best Actress, and Best Original Screenplay.

Fun Fact

The film's intense pacing and realistic depiction of the protagonist's struggle were achieved partly through director Éric Gravel's decision to shoot much of the film with a handheld camera, immersing the audience in Juliette's frantic reality.

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CinemaSerf

CinemaSerf

This ought to be compulsory viewing for strikers and management alike. The fact that in the 21st century, we are still resorting to these antiquated sledgehammer tactics to deal with industrial disputes is frankly stupefying. Like they say ...